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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Gone were the days of having one bank account and only having to keep very simple records. Knowing I had the financial backing to live through negative life events (divorce, job loss, catastrophe, etc) removed a level of stress from my life. Setting goals and reaching them continues to be enriching and satisfying to me.

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How to Handle the Stock Market Roller Coaster Ride?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Even if you aren’t invested in the market, you wonder if this will ripple down to you in the form of more job losses, higher prices, inflation, benefit reductions and belt cinching. I will go to the bank and stockpile some cash. Are we on our way to an actual depression (as opposed to the Great Recession)? Why Not Do Both?

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